Meet the new kid on the block
Tell Me Lies has unveiled its most captivating addition yet: Costa D’Angelo. The Australian actor is commanding attention with his Season 3 arrival as Alex—a character poised to inject equal measures of allure and disorder into the Baird campus landscape. With his entrancing performance in “Tell Me Lies”, the actor finds himself catapulted to unimagined stardom.
In an exclusive conversation with BAZAAR, the actor offered an intimate glimpse into his world of favourites. Ahead, discover everything worth knowing about the emergent talent destined to dominate your screen time.
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All you need to know about Costa D’Angelo:
He is 25 years old
He was born on 18 May 2001—he’s a Taurus.
His go-to coffee order is an almond latte
In Melbourne, he orders an extra-hot almond latte; everywhere else, it’s an iced americano.
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He is Australian
The Italian-Australian is firmly rooted in Melbourne.
He is a graduate student of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA)
He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) degree.
D’Angelo started acting at 12 years old
Costa D’Angelo first cut his teeth in modelling before discovering his true calling in acting. Since then, he’s built an impressive roster of acting roles, including Wog Boys Forever, Crazy Fun Park, Neighbours, The Deb, and Tell Me Lies. Next, he’ll appear in East of Eden alongside Joseph Zada and Martha Plimpton, and Shiver with Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor. Most recently, D’Angelo was tapped for a Netflix hockey drama series—proving he is very much a star on the rise.
His first audition was for an Angelina Jolie film
His very first audition was for Angelina Jolie’s Unbroken—and he made it to the final round, though he didn’t land the role.
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He plays Alex in “Tell Me Lies”
Costa D’Angelo recently made his debut in Tell Me Lies Season 3, and he’s got everyone talking—especially after episode 3. He plays a new character “whose life sits at the intersection of academia and danger.” He is a “psychology grad student and part-time drug dealer who has a complicated past with Bree.” D’Angelo’s character is already making waves, and we can’t wait to see how his story unfolds.
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He loves rock, R&B and indie music
If he wasn’t acting, he’d be in a family business
Costa D’Angelo revealed his backup plan: doing gardening and construction—a grounded alternative to the glitz of Hollywood.
His guilty pleasure is “Love Island”
He loves watching “Love Island Australia”
His favourite kind of date night is a wine bar.
His favourite kind of date night unfolds like chapters: it starts refined at a wine, cigar or a jazz bar. Then they leave it all behind for a quiet stroll through the city, talking about everything and nothing, until hunger strikes and they find themselves at a pizza place, laughing over a simple slice.
His love language is physical touch
His primary love language is physical touch—he’s big hugger, but he also loves acts of service.
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His first ever concert is Sway Lee
His first ever concert was seeing Swae Lee perform, and he showed up armed with a Coke Zero and a Pepsi.
His favourite movie is “The Wrestler”
He loves the 2008 American sports drama film, The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
His celebrity crush growing up was Hayden Christensen
But, he also loved Natalie Portman and Megan Fox.
@costa.dangelo We don’t judge #Tell Me Lies #tml #fyp #alex ♬ Thewayyouare – BYDKA BEATS
He is a morning person
He loves waking up to a good cuppa.
His favourite spot in Melbourne is Roasting Warehouse
He also loves Siglo for a night out and for dinner, it’d be François!
He’s a big DC comics fan
“I’m kind of a nerd. I love reading comics,” he enthused.
He’s hidden talent is playing pool
He’s also really good at playing football.
This story will be updated.
